ACCIDENTALLY MARRIED TO A MAD BILLIONAIRE
Chapter 157: LEAVING 1

Chapter 157: LEAVING 1

This Chapter is dedicated to Sunshine_Allheart. Hey sunshine, thanks for the golden ticket love. ╰⁠(⁠⸝⁠⸝⁠⸝⁠´⁠꒳⁠`⁠⸝⁠⸝⁠⸝⁠)⁠╯

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It was already evening, and Penny felt completely worn out.

She had spent the whole day hiding in the lab, not because she had real work to do, but just to avoid seeing Osvaldo.

She had spent hours mixing chemicals that didn’t need mixing and pretending to focus while her heart remained somewhere else.

All she could think about was him. The pain... the countless pleasures...

The man who held her like she meant something.

The man who touched her like he owned her. He had awakened something she never thought she had.

Her face flushed just remembering the night before.

He hadn’t been gentle. Not even a little.

But that was the part that made her feel most wanted. Most his.

She had given him everything last night, and now she finally understood what the big deal was.

Why girls whispered about it like it was magic. It was truly magic, or was it because it was Osvaldo?

She covered her burning cheeks with both palms.

"Oh my God, stop thinking about him, Penelope!" she whispered to herself.

"What unholy thoughts are you having at this hour?" How could she hate him, of all there was in her mind was the thought of him.

She lightly smacked her cheek. "Stupid you."

"Ouch."

Her breath caught at the sound of the deep voice. She recognize that voice from anywhere.

Osvaldo?

Her eyes widened as she slowly turned around, and there he was.

Her heart jumped, slamming wildly against her chest. Her body reacting before she could control it, heat rushing to her face, her hands suddenly cold, knees weak.

He looked too good. Too perfect.

His suit was dark, pressed, and hugging all the right places.

His long black hair was tied neatly behind with a satin ribbon, and though his beard had grown a little, it only made him look more powerful. More dangerous.

More hers.

Yes he was hers. Hers to own.

"You shouldn’t hit yourself like that, Penguin..." His voice was low, soft, but firm. "You’ll hurt me too."

She swallowed hard as he stepped closer, each footstep sending sparks down her spine.

Then he stood right in front of her. So close she could smell his cologne, dark, spicy, and warm like everything she shouldn’t crave.

This man was dangerous. He was everything she shouldn’t want.

"I thought... you already left," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.

Osvaldo tilted his head, his dark eyes locked onto hers.

"Without saying goodbye to my Penguin? That would be diabolical," he said with a smirk.

He lifted he chin gently, turned her face to the side and kissed the spot she had hit. That action was enough to make her heart flutter like a thousand butterflies had been released in her chest.

"Don’t hurt yourself, Penguin. If you’re upset, save it for when I return."

His eyes glinted with something dark and teasing. "You can take it out on my body however you like."

Penny’s breath caught again. Her cheeks burned like fire.

Why was he saying things like that?

He had seen her. All of her.

Her back folds, her stretch marks, her imperfections.

How could he still look at her like she was... beautiful?

"I would have preferred you stayed with your father," Osvaldo said suddenly, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.

"It’s safer."

Penny gently shook her head. "I have a lot to do here. The science competition is close, and I can’t organize things properly from my dad’s mansion. Don’t worry... Grandpa, Hughes, and Barnaby are all here. I’ll be fine."

She smiled softly up at him, and his gaze lingered. Something happened to his heart that he couldn’t quite explain.

It seems their time together last night didn’t only change things for Penny. It hd changed a lot for him too.

What Penny didn’t say out loud was that she wanted to stay close to him, even if he didn’t want her.

Even if he was only kind out of pity.

"I just want to finish my work," she added sweetly. And see how Ariana and the Petersons were doing. She didn’t add that part.

But she had heard they’ve been gaining weight rapidly.

Penny giggled quietly. Looks like karma really does show up in pounds.

"Alright." Osvaldo said calmly and moved closer, placing both hands on either side of the lab table, caging her in.

She could feel his body heat, smell his skin, hear the softest catch in his breath.

"I’m going to miss you, Penguin," he murmured.

Penny blinked.

Wait... what?

He was leaving because he didn’t like her... right?

"Don’t forget your tea," he added, gently nudging her nose with his.

"Stick to your diet. And say your affirmations every morning."

Penny nodded, her voice caught in her throat.

"Alright then..." His voice dipped lower.

"Can I get my goodbye kiss now?"

A kiss?

The idea sounded strange now. Penny bit her lip, unsure whether to accept or not.

Before she could decide, Osvaldo’s mouth crushed against hers.

"Stop fighting, Penguin. Open up." He nipped her lip, and she gasped, just enough for him to slip his tongue inside.

His grip tightened on her chin, tilting her face up as he claimed her mouth. Hot. Hungry. His tongue teased hers, sucking gently, and without thinking, her fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him closer.

Her body felt hot immediately, aching for his touch, but Osvaldo, "I’ll see you in a week Penguin." He said pulling out before he lost control himself.

"I thought you said three days?" Penny asked breathlessly and regretted the words after they came out.

"Missing me already?" He smiled. "More things came up. I’ll see you when I get back." He stated, wondering whether to add the part Hughes had told him about or not.

Sure he cared so much about his Penguin. The sight of her brought him joy and several foreign feelings, but he wouldn’t call that love yet.

Or was that it?

Was he in love with this little woman already? Osvaldo almost scoffed at his thought.

A beast can never have the heart to love. Not to forget the only reason he cares for her is because of what he gains. If there ever come a situation where he needs to save himself or her, he would obviously save himself without a second thought.

But then the thought of it made his blood boil.

What would he be living for if he did that?

"I’ll see you soon." He pressed his lips one more time on her forehead and walked away.

Penny bit on her lower lips, watching his figure retreat. Did he really not mind her body? A man who is repulsed by her would never kiss her this way right?

This meant Osvaldo didn’t hate her at all. Even after seeing her body, he didn’t hate her.

Can she finally love him?

Was it safe now?

He has said it himself they were now one.

Could she finally let her guard down?

She was certain this time, she was falling in love with Osvaldo.

She smiled...